No fewer than 22 persons are currently being held hostage by suspected bandits across several communities in Kwara South Senatorial District, with the criminals demanding an aggregate ransom of over ₦400 million, alongside food items and drinks, for their release. Findings revealed that the affected communities include Adanla, Isapa, Isanlu-Isin and Owa-Onire, areas said to […] The post Concerns As Bandits Hold 22 In Kwara South, Demand ₦400 Million Ransom appeared first on Naija News.
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A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daboikiabo Warmate, has accused the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, of attempting to become governor through the back door, describing the move as unconstitutional. Speaking on Daily Break on Trust TV on Friday, Warmate claimed that Amaewhule was positioning himself to […] The post Fubara’s Impeachment: ‘Speaker Amaewhule Wants To Become Governor’ appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian music video director ThankGod Smith Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has spoken about his ongoing struggle with kidney disease, describing it as a terrible experience no one deserves to face. Naija News reports that Omori has been battling the illness for months and has spent a lot of time in the hospital […] The post I Don’t Wish It On My Enemy -TG Omori Opens Up On Prolonged Battle With Kidney Disease appeared first on Naija News.
The medical community in Nigeria has been rocked by the tragic death of a consultant neuro-psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH) in Enugu, Andrew Orovwigho. Naija News reports that Orovwigho succumbed to injuries after being kidnapped, shot, and later abandoned by his captors in a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread concern over the […] The post Enugu: Doctor Dies After Being Abducted, Shot Twice appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has introduced a new policy that will allow the use of reusable and durable textbooks in schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce education costs and improve learning quality. Naija News reports that the policy was unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, alongside the […] The post FG Launches Reusable Textbooks Policy appeared first on Naija News.
The United Kingdom has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians and other migrants against taking up jobs without proper permission, stating that anyone caught working illegally will face arrest, detention and deportation. Naija News reports that the UK authorities said actions against illegal workers have increased across the country, with immigration raids now happening more […] The post UK Threatens To Deport Nigerians Over Illegal Jobs appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has formally filed a corruption petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The petition, disclosed by the Dangote Group media team on Friday, follows a […] The post Dangote Files Corruption Petition Against Farouk Ahmed At EFCC appeared first on Naija News.
Arsenal are preparing to join the transfer battle for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, with the Mirror reporting the Gunners are ready to move for the 25-year-old England international. However, Manchester City believe they are closing in on Guéhi’s signature. The Star claims City are confident of sealing a deal in the coming days, potentially […] The post Transfer Updates: Guéhi, Souza, Rüdiger, Schlotterbeck, Marmoush, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed its awareness of a viral video, which shows a woman accusing three officers of extorting ₦2.5 million from her in exchange for the release of her brother, who is in police custody. The video has drawn significant public attention, prompting the command to take swift action to investigate […] The post Delta State Police Command Investigates Alleged Extortion By Officers appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an Austrian, Kavlak Onalaja before a Federal High Court, Lagos due to non-declaration of the sum of $800, 575, 000, €651,505, equivalent to ₦2.28 billion. Naija News reports that the Austrian was arraigned before Justice Yellim Bogoroon a two count-charge for failing to declare the total […] The post EFCC Arraigns Austrian Over Alleged Non-Declaration Of $800,575,000, €651,505, At Lagos Airport appeared first on Naija News.
